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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.52, 35,930.43 and 14,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.52, 35,930.43 and 14,099.96 is: 19,457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.52 : 35,930.43 = 14,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.52/35,930.43 = 14,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.52x = 35,930.43 × 14,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.52x = 506,617,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,617,446.13/26,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.96

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